CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, chest (no contrast)

Facility: Westside Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 71250 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 71250
Insurance Median: $2,707
Cash Discount Price: $10,892
vs. Medicare Baseline: 25.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, chest (no contrast) at Westside Regional Medical Center is $2,707. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,892. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 25.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8201 W Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,892

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,707

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $10,892 (10198%)

Insurance Median: $2,707 (2534%)

Cash: $10,892 (10198% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,707 (2534% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2534% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2434%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
United	$245 - $4,901	229%
Aetna	$769 - $3,268	720%
Freedom Health	$937 - $1,743	877%
Optimum	$937	877%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$1,416	1326%
Molina	$1,852 - $2,941	1734%
Avmed	$2,119 - $5,446	1984%
Corvel Corporation	$2,316	2168%
Health Sun Health Plan	$2,320	2172%
Careworks (Rockport)	$2,365	2214%
Prime Health	$2,365	2214%
Aids Healthcare	$2,396 - $13,070	2243%
Mmm Of Fl (Health Advantage Plan)	$2,505	2345%
United Ppo	$2,581	2416%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,875	2692%
Plotkin Health	$5,446	5099%
Prime Health Sherriff	$5,446	5099%
Medica Healthcare	$6,426	6016%
Multiplan	$8,169 - $9,258	7648%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $10,892.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 71250.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Westside Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 71250.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.